Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

August 22, 2012 at 7:29 AM EST - Updated June 28 at 4:31 AM

Good morning!

Whether you're dropping the kiddos off at school or you're heading to class yourself, today's forecast will be the last of your worries! Meteorologist Jeff Creighton is predicting a beautiful Wednesday here in the Tri-State with mostly sunny skies and highs topping out in the low 80s.

For more on your current weather conditions and seven-day forecast, be sure to check out Jeff and Frank starting at 4 a.m. on the FOX19 Morning News!

The Lafeuille Apartments in Westwood are ensuring the safety of every student waiting for the bus with a new sheltered bus stop in the complex's parking lot. The bus stop was built in memory of 9-year-old Tyala Frazier who was hit and killed crossing the street while waiting for the bus in March.

As the University of Cincinnati gets ready to head back to class next week, they'll be starting off the school year without a President. Dr. Gregory Williams unexpectedly stepped down from his position after less than three years, citing personal reasons for his decision.

A North College Hill police officer is in some hot water this morning after he is accused of running used car businesses to launder money from marijuana sales. Officer Bryon Roos is just one of the 11 suspects arrested after the group allegedly conspired to bring hundreds of kilograms of marijuana from Texas to Cincinnati. Rob Williams and Sheila Gray will have more on the indictments at 5 a.m.

A Fraternity fireworks battle has sparked an even bigger investigation at Miami University in Oxford. With their houses sitting less than 100 feet apart, members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity decided to create a fireworks firing range between the two buildings. While there were no major fires ignited, police did find large amounts of drugs and paraphernalia inside of the homes.

For all you bourbon lovers out there, we've got a special treat for you! As Woodford Reserve celebrates its 200th anniversary, our friends from the distillery will be here during our 8 a.m. hour with a tasty twist on the bourbon sling cocktail! They'll also have all of the information on the Bourbon Feast going on this Saturday if you're still looking to make those weekend plans!

Last but not least, Tracey Johnson and Frank Marzullo will be duking it out in a 5th grade science quiz during our FOX19 Morning Xtra! Who do you think will take FOX19's science champ title? Come place your vote on our Facebook page and tune-in at 9:40 to play along and see if you were right!